Marathi Language Mandate Sparks Taxi Driver Unrest in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists protested against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam's plea to the government to rethink mandatory Marathi exams for taxi drivers. Nirupam urged Marathi learning but cautioned against license cancellations. The mandate, starting May 1, has led some unions to threaten state-wide agitation.
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Protests erupted in Maharashtra as activists from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) voiced their opposition to Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam on Friday. The contention arose over Nirupam's appeal to the government regarding mandatory Marathi exams for taxi and autorickshaw drivers.
Nirupam, during his visit to the Ganpat Patil Nagar area in Dahisar, emphasized the importance of learning Marathi while also warning against panic over potential license cancellations. His statements were met with slogans and resistance from MNS workers.
The transport language rule, set to commence from May 1, has prompted discussions among drivers' unions, with some threatening a state-wide protest starting May 4 if the mandate is not reconsidered.
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